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Oscar Piastri was particularly vocal over the team radio in the Singapore Grand Prix after the controvesial Lando Norris move, but was there a reason for it?
Former F1 driver Perry McCarthy believes that Oscar Piastri threw a tantrum during the Singapore Grand Prix in order to gain an advantage over Lando Norris in the future. Piastri was upset after being pushed wide by Norris on the opening lap, following a contact caused by Norris clipping Max Verstappen. Piastri demanded his place back, citing a breach of the “Papaya Rules.” McLaren did not oblige, allowing Norris to extend his lead over Piastri in the championship. McCarthy suggests that Piastri’s reaction was aimed at securing future benefits within McLaren, but may have harmed his reputation in the process. McCarthy commends Norris’s racing instincts and questions Piastri’s handling of the situation, highlighting a shift in perceptions of their mental strengths.
